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Leo Santa Cruz gets back to work in Las Vegas on 1/17 with lofty visions of facing the game’s best in 2015

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Leo Santa Cruz gets back to work on Jan. 17 (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Looks like always-exciting WBC junior featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz will be returning to the ring in a few weeks’ time out in Las Vegas.

Santa Cruz (28-0-1, 16 KO’s) will be looking for  fourth successful defenses of his title on Jan. 17,  as he will be facing off with Jesus “Estrella” Ruiz (33-5-5, 22 KO’s) on the Showtime-televised “Return To Glory” undercard headlined by WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne vs. power-punching contender Deontay Wilder at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Adrien Broner calls for a second shot at Marcos Maidana: ‘It’s only right that I get a rematch’

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Adrien Broner and Marcos Maidana (Photo: Instagram)

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By Chris Robinson

You are never quite sure what to expect when you stumble upon any of Adrien Broner’s social media platforms.

The outspoken former three-division champion rarely disappoints when inside of the squared circle yet Broner still hasn’t seemed to have fully gotten over his sole professional loss from a year ago.
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Former champ Beibut Shumenov looking to bounce back in the cruiserweight division under respected trainer Ismael Salas

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Former light heavyweight champ Beibut Shumenov is back in the win column (Photo: Ed de la Vega)

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By Chris Robinson

There was no shortage of boxing in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, as the MGM Grand and nearby Cosmopolitan both held nationally-televised events featuring some of the top names in the sport.

Amir Khan thoroughly handled Devon Alexander in Las Vegas over 12 rounds on Showtime inside of the MGM Grand while Tim Bradley and Diego Chaves scrapped to a debated draw on HBO’s airwaves across the street. Also scoring victories that evening were such notables as Abner Mares, Keith Thurman, Jose Benavidez Jr., Andy Lee, Victor Ortiz, Errol Spence Jr., and the fighting Charlo brothers from Houston, Tex.
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Jeff Mayweather not impressed by Amir Khan: ‘Floyd will knock him out too!’

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Amir Khan in the ring (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

As Floyd Mayweather eyes his 48th professional bout, there is still speculation as to who his dance partner will be when he returns, likely in May.

Mayweather is coming off of a pair of decision victories of Argnetina’s Marcos Maidana this year and the two most formidable names out there are Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao.
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Ricky Hatton on Amir Khan ‘I think he’s got the style to beat Floyd; he’s quicker than Floyd’

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Amir Khan prior to his match vs. Devon Alexander this past weekend in Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

At the 52nd annual WBC Convention from the Mirage in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon, former two-division world champion and British idol Ricky Hatton could be found taking in the ceremonies.

Hatton had a great run as a champion at 140 pounds and has been turning his energy towards promoting in recent times. Wherever he goes, the 36-year old is adored and thronged by fans and always up for some good boxing talk.
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Paulie Malignaggi insists that Amir Khan is more of a threat to Floyd Mayweather than Manny Pacquiao

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Amir Khan was too much for Devon Alexander last night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

There was much buzz in the air last night following Amir Khan’s dominant 12-round unanimous decision victory over Devon Alexander.

Facing off on Showtime’s airwaves, Khan was simply too fast, too precise, and too good for his formidable foe from St. Louis. Scorecards reading 120-108, 119-109, and 118-110 were read in the British star’s favor, as he eyes bigger business in 2015.
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Bermane Stiverne vs Deontay Wilder official; Don King speaks on big heavyweight title fight

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Bermane Stiverne catching Chris Arreola (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend in Las Vegas, amidst the festivities of the Amir Khan vs. Devon Alexander matchup from the MGM Grand, it was officially announced that the highly-anticipated heavyweight title fight between WBC champion Bermae Stiverne and top contender Deontay Wilder will be taking place.

The match will take place on Jan. 17 on Showtime in what figures to be an intriguing showdown between two legitimate power punchers.
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Amir Khan explains why he would give Floyd Mayweather more trouble than Manny Pacquiao

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Amir Khan looked sharp on Saturday night vs. Devon Alexander (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Following his dominant 12-round unanimous decision over St. Louis’ Devon Alexander on Saturday night, British star Amir Khan began to eye his future.

Khan, a former junior welterweight titlist, was razor sharp vs. Alexander, who seemed confused behind his southpaw stance. It was perhaps Khan’s most complete performance, as the 28-year old showed off great stamina, movement, speed, and precise punching throughout the 12 rounds.
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Amir Khan: ‘I believe I have earned my shot against Floyd Mayweather’

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Amir Khan landing vs. Devon Alexander (Photo: Showtime Sports)

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By Chris Robinson

Moments ago from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, former junior welterweight titlist Amir Khan produced one of his finest performances as a professional with a 12-round master class performance vs. the very tough Alexander.

Scores of 120-108, 119-109, and 118-110 were read in the British star’s favor, as Khan improves to 30-3 with 19 knockouts while Alexander drops to 26-3 with 14 early outs.
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Abner Mares feels it’s not the end of Nonito Donaire’s career

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Three-division world champ Abner Mares speaking from Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

This weekend, inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, former three-division world champion Abner Mares (27-1-1, 14 KO’s) will look to keep his momentum going when he faces off with Jose Hernandez (25-4, 15 KO’s)  in a Showtime-televised attraction.

Mares is still looked at as one of the game’s top young talents and his spirits seem fully restored following his shocking first round knockout loss to Jhonny Gonzalez in August of last year.
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Errol Spence Jr. doesn’t want to see Mayweather face anyone but Pacquiao

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Errol Spence Jr. speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Watching fighters evolve and grow in the sport of boxing can be very rewarding.

Having kept tabs with 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr. dating back to shortly after his professional debut a few years back, it’s been pretty notable to see how far he has come in recent times.
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Floyd Mayweather says his three fingers went numb after Maidana bit him in the 8th round

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Floyd Mayweather speaks from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada following his rematch victory over Marcos Maidana, as he explains what happened to his hand after the Argentinean bit him in the eighth round.
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Floyd Mayweather says his three fingers went numb after Maidana bit him in the 8th round

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Floyd Mayweather speaks from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada following his rematch victory over Marcos Maidana, as he explains what happened to his hand after the Argentinean bit him in the eighth round.
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